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The skin near the entrance to my vagina is very pale and then normal red around the pale kinda a big oval it stings only when touched ?

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Dr. Tara Passow answered

Could be normal: but one concern I have is a condition called lichen sclerosis. It can cause white areas that may or may not be tender/sensitive. Lichen sclerosis can occur in vaginal area and other areas of body. It's usually treated with a prescription topical cortisone (steroid). You'd have to see a doctor for it.

Answered 1/21/2015

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A member asked:

The skin near the entrance to my vagina is very pale and then normal red around the pale kinda a big oval it stings only when touched ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tara Passow answered

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